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The ICAN TT016/TT017 is a Chinese carbon time trial/triathlon frame that users describe as offering good value with modern features like a monoriser front end, UDH bottom bracket, and 32mm tire clearance. Users report frame prices around $950-1200 USD plus shipping, with weights around 1440g for frame and 450g for fork (size 52). The frame is carbon fiber with integrated cable routing and comes with a proprietary front end system that includes a basebar (42cm width), monoriser, and a steel baseplate with ski-pole style extensions. Users note it appears to share molds with the Quick Pro TT:ONE frame, and fittings are branded QuickPro. Communication with ICAN can be challenging due to language barriers, and after-sales support is limited. The frame is available in standard and lightweight versions, with custom paint options for additional cost. Recent builds highlight compatibility with aftermarket cockpits like Winow ARB02 via custom adaptor plates, and the need for an external bearing T47 bottom bracket for DUB cranksets. Some users report excellent paint quality, while others note issues with steerer tube cutting and BB tool requirements. The frame can be built up to around 9.3kg with disc wheels, but weight can be reduced with lighter wheels.
AI Summary
Pros
- Good value pricing compared to major brands
- Modern features including UDH bottom bracket, monoriser front end, and 32mm tire clearance
- Carbon frame appears well-made with good aesthetics
- Custom paint options available at reasonable cost
- Frame design is clean and resembles high-end TT bikes
- Compatible with aftermarket cockpits like Winow ARB02 via custom adaptor plate
- Fittings (bottle cage bolt, front mech hanger) branded QuickPro, indicating shared manufacturing with higher-end TT:One
- Paint quality reported as excellent with no imperfections in some builds
Cons
- Proprietary front end with ski-pole style extensions limits compatibility with aftermarket aero bars
- Poor after-sales service and communication challenges due to language barrier
- Limited seat adjustment range with some saddles
- Quality control issues including paint overspray, thick paint on facings, and occasional shipping damage
- Geographic sales restrictions in some regions (Asia, Germany, Brazil)
- BB installation requires special tool for external bearing T47 bottom bracket; standard T47 tool may be too shallow
- Steerer tube cutting is tricky; if cut slightly too long, the plastic cover does not sit flush with top tube
- Frame is relatively heavy (9.3kg built up) compared to some competitors
Key Points
- Frame price: $950-1200 USD
- Frame weight: ~1440g (size 52), lightweight version available
- Fork weight: ~450g
- Material: Carbon fiber
- Standards: UDH bottom bracket, 140mm rear rotor (adapter needed for 160mm)
- Tire clearance: Up to 32mm
- Basebar width: 42cm (outside to outside)
- Shipping: $150-229 USD to most regions, includes customs for some destinations
- Custom paint: $85 USD additional
- Compatible with SRAM 1x13 groupsets
- QuickPro TR:One Cockpit available separately: $600 (no base bar), $800 (with base bar)
- T47 bottom bracket (68mm wide); external bearing required for DUB cranksets
- Built weight example: 9.3kg with disc wheels and Ltwoo groupset
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Carbon TT Frame | Carbon Triathlon Bike Frame | ICAN TT016
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